What Quetzalli means
Quetzalli is a girl name of Nahuatl (Aztec) origin meaning "precious feather". It comes from quetzalli (long green tail feather of the quetzal; anything precious). It is pronounced keht-SAH-lee.
The word behind quetzal and Quetzalcóatl; the plumes were the most valued item in Aztec tribute.
Spellings and variants: Quetzali, Quetzaly, Ketzalli.
Nicknames in Mexico: Quetza. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: known but uncommon in Mexico.
Related meanings: beauty, bird, nature.
Quetzalli is one of the indigenous names that Mexican parents have brought back over the last thirty years. Read about Nahuatl (Aztec) names and how they are built, or see more Nahuatl (Aztec) girl names.
In the glossary: Quetzalli (precious feather).
